Another New Beginning

It's going to be 2013 and something tells me that life is just about to get better. 2012 has been one of the best ones yet. I learned to appreciate life a lot more. The opportunities that 2012 has given me have been endless. I feel a little more confident as I learned to appreciate what my life and the world has to offer. This summer, I reconnected with old friends and made new ones. For two years now, I have learned to do better in school and remember what success really feels like. This summer gave me confidence and some direction. I'm graceful for the adventures that I have taken this year. From trying new restaurants and cafes with my roommates to visiting the Outback of Australia, there was nothing but a smile on my face. Disney, LA, New York, Seattle, Vegas and Australia. These are just to name some of the major ones. This is arguably one of the best years of my life.

The one thing I really learned this year is to sit back and appreciate. Whether it is nature or the relationships built with each other. Nature can be taken for granted so easily. We are often mesmerized by the new things we can have or making it to the top. It's good to want to be on top and accomplish. Working hard is necessary. But don't forget what's around you and what unknowingly keeps you going all the time.

It's cliche but the smallest things make life so much better.

To me, life is full of possibilities. Every year would not go by without a challenge or adversity. You'll get through it or you'll figure another way out. If not, its ok... start over with something new. Don't compare others adversity. Don't let it be the excuse that stops you from appreciating the world.

Go off the grid ( well, not the drinking part). Turn off the internet, press the off botton on your phone. Listen to some music. Go see something in nature that you wouldn't usually go see. Look for the sun and face it, close your eyes and take a deep breathe. The world is beautiful. If you have an idea, an aspiration, or a dream-- don't stop believing in it, be fearless and just go do it.

Thank you so much to my parents, family and friends for making 2012 the best one yet. I'm ready for you 2013.

Make it happen. 2013.

Ok, I'll stop now I sound like a pageant.

A moment

"Instead of wondering where you next vacation is, maybe you out to set up a life you don't need to escape from" -Seth Godin

Need to start learning from this quote.

Accomplishments

word.

Happy Mid Autumn Festival

“Beauty is a form of genius - is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation. It is of the great facts in the world like sunlight, or springtime, or the reflection in dark water of that silver shell we call the moon.” Oscar Wilde

" Lazy Sunday"

Because we had nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon in NYC. So here it is...

Watch this if you don't know what we were trying to do..


SNL - Lazy Sunday by steveo_russianspy  

Here it goes...

Lazy Sunday, wake up in the late afternoon
call Parnell just to see how he's doing
Hello? What up Parnz! Yo Samberg, whats crackin?
You thinkin what I'm thinkin? NARNIA! ...then it's happening!

But first, my hunger pangs are sticking like duct tape

Let's hit up Magnolia and mack on some cupcakes
No doubt, that bakery's got all the bomb frosting.

I love those cupcakes like Mcadams loves Gosling.

Two, no six, no twelve! Bakers Dozen!
I told you that I'm crazy for these cupcakes, cousin!
Yo wheres the movie playing? Upper west side dude!

 
Well let's hit up Yahoo! Maps to find the dopest route.

I prefer Mapquest! That's a good one too.

Googlemaps is the best! True that! DOUBLE TRUE!

68th to Broadway step on it sucker!

What you want to do Chris? snack attack, motherfucker!

The Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!
Yes, The Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!
We love that Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!
Pass that Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!

Yo stop at the deli, the theater's overpriced!
You got that backpack? Gonna pack it up nice.

Don't want security to get suspicious!
Mr. Pibb and Red Vines equals crazy delicious.

Yo reach in my pocket, pull out some dough
girl acted like she never seen a 10 befoe!

it's all about the Hamiltons baby
throw the snacks in a bag and I'm Ghost like Swayze.

 

Roll up to the theater ticket buying what we're handling,
You can call us Aaron Burr from the way we're dropping Hamiltons
parked in our seats, movie trivia is the illest!
What Friends alum starred in films with Bruce Willis?

We answered so fast it was scary...
everyone stared in awe when we screamed, "Matthew Perry!"
Now quiet in the theater or else it's gonna get tragic

we're 'bout to get taken to a "Dream World of Magic"

...with the Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!
Yes, The Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!
We love that Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!
Pass that Chronic(what?)cles of Narnia!

  Finally, it is complete. 

Goodbye, Summer.

Last weekend marked the end of summer and I guess it would be an appropriate type to update so 1. I have updated in a while and 2. it is perfect timing to starting blogging again.

Since I have got to college, summers has been part uneventful and part awesome. It was usually classes for part of it and part traveling for the other. But, this summer...things have been awesome. Though I found myself mostly in one place (well, a really awesome place), it was awesome along.

I guess pictures are worth a thousand words so I guess this is how I will choose to close out the summer.

Caught up with old friends. At South Street Seaport

High Line Park

Chillin' in NH by the lake.

 Made new friends! The booze cruise along the river at night!

 Birthday brunches!

and more sunday brunches.

At Yankees Stadium. Clearly dressed for the wrong occasion but it was awesome (besides from the pouring rain in the beginning).

Rooftop happy hours.

 Coney Island.

 

 Disneyworld for work.


Lazy Sunday post coming soon. A little more to come.

You've been good to me this summer, NYC!

Hello from the City

I have just realized the time between my posts have increased over time. Over the past 3 weeks, a few things have happened to me:

I temporarily live in New York City
I went on my first business trip in Dallas.
I am now an intern at a big firm and living the profession life for a few months. 

These things don't sound that dramatic on paper but seriously, it has been hectic. From the day I got here, I have been going around now stop. I know have to wake up earlier than usual. There are happy hours after work (it feels so fancy) and dinner with friends. I now have a "work" computer with the highest security possible. By the end of this, my bag will probably break and my back will hurt like a bitch. But hey, can't really complain. I'm actually starting to get into the routine of professional life.

Who knew just exploring the city itself can be so fulfilling. I no longer want to sit in front of the computer all day and getting off 2-3 stops earlier and walk the rest of the way seems pretty awesome to me.

NYC definitely reminds me of home.